- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
William N. Deberry
Federal NCES profile for William N. Deberry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113001838
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William N. Deberry earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools.
- #40 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 483
- students enrolled
William N. Deberry has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William N. Deberry ranks #40 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+180 students YoY
William N. Deberry grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+73.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+180 students YoY 251113001838 · Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
William N. Deberry grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+73.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William N. Deberry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 483
William N. Deberry
483 students
What this shows William N. Deberry reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How William N. Deberry compares
William N. Deberry is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 20.9%
White 4.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, William N. Deberry is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William N. Deberry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William N. Deberry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Springfield International Charter School
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about William N. Deberry
How many students attend William N. Deberry?
William N. Deberry has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 180.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William N. Deberry?
The student-teacher ratio at William N. Deberry is 17.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William N. Deberry?
The largest demographic group at William N. Deberry is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William N. Deberry?
William N. Deberry has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William N. Deberry rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, William N. Deberry ranks #40 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides William N. Deberry, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.